Client Co Timesheets

[SimonMac]

Well to make it worse I have to fill in TWO time sheets from the Client both online (1 is just a noddy assigning time to indiviual project codes which everyone in the organisation does), the other I can print out once approved so I think that will cover things for my own records.

For those who say they don't raise an invoice themselves fo the agent, how does that work for VAT purposes etc?

[Mr.Whippy]

But does it say that you can't create one for your own records (i.e. create a Sales Invoice but not send it to the Self-Biller)?

It says you shouldnt "raise" an invoice and elsewhere in the page it says you shouldn't "issue" an invoice.

To me that means - "raise" = create one for your own records & "issue" = send to supplier. Others may interpret that differently...

Raising duplicate invoices just means more paperwork to keep track of imo. I've already got enough to do

[pmeswani]

Isn't the invoice that is generated for you enough for your own records?

Besides, Section 6.3 of this HMRC page says that the self-billee "must not raise sales invoices for any transactions with your self-biller for the period of your self-billing agreement"

But does it say that you can't create one for your own records (i.e. create a Sales Invoice but not send it to the Self-Biller)?

[Mr.Whippy]

Why not?

The raising the own invoice thing is for your own company records. This means you don't give them to the client/agency.

Isn't the invoice that is generated for you enough for your own records?

Besides, Section 6.3 of this HMRC page says that the self-billee "must not raise sales invoices for any transactions with your self-biller for the period of your self-billing agreement"

[SueEllen]

If it's self-billing then you shouldn't raise your own invoice.

Why not?

The raising the own invoice thing is for your own company records. This means you don't give them to the client/agency.

[pmeswani]

The agency i am with want me to use online timesheets, (not self billing)

Currently i print them off fill it in get it signed and scan and email back to them,

They want me to fill in the timesheet online print it out get it signed and scan and email it back to them

and the difference is ?????

The difference is that they have transferred the cost to the client and yourself (The printing of the timesheet rather than sending the paper timesheet to you to fill in and sign).

[Support Monkey]

The agency i am with want me to use online timesheets, (not self billing)

Currently i print them off fill it in get it signed and scan and email back to them,

They want me to fill in the timesheet online print it out get it signed and scan and email it back to them

and the difference is ?????

[pmeswani]

End of first week at new Client and it seems all their timesheets are online workflow rather than hard copies I fill out, is there any requirement to keep a record of time sheets?

Silly question. Are you referring to the Agency Timesheet or the Client Timesheet? I can understand the client timesheets are online, but not all agents use online timesheets. I know my current one does. I also know Elan do (or at least they use to - for Self-Billing).

[Mr.Whippy]

If this is what your agency is doing, I suggest you print a copy of the timesheet, the remittance as NL said, and finally raise yourself an invoice for your own records.

If it's self-billing then you shouldn't raise your own invoice.

[MarillionFan]

Won't your invoices match up to the timesheet and therefore be your record, or do you have online billing as well ?

A lot of companies are paying straight from timesheet without the need to raise an invoice.

If this is what your agency is doing, I suggest you print a copy of the timesheet, the remittance as NL said, and finally raise yourself an invoice for your own records.

[kaiser78]

End of first week at new Client and it seems all their timesheets are online workflow rather than hard copies I fill out, is there any requirement to keep a record of time sheets?

Won't your invoices match up to the timesheet and therefore be your record, or do you have online billing as well ?

[northernladuk]

End of first week at new Client and it seems all their timesheets are online workflow rather than hard copies I fill out, is there any requirement to keep a record of time sheets?

Do you not get notification via email that they are approved? I just print out and then store the email safely just in case I need it as evidence.

[SimonMac]

End of first week at new Client and it seems all their timesheets are online workflow rather than hard copies I fill out, is there any requirement to keep a record of time sheets?